How to Become a Clean Energy Community

Take these steps to earn New York State’s Clean Energy Community designation:

Check to see if your community is already part of the Clean Energy Communities Program. If not, identify a contact person for your local government and provide the appropriate contact information, which NYSERDA will verify. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

After review and approval, NYSERDA will designate your local government as a Clean Energy Community

As a Clean Energy Community you'll be able to apply for further grants to implement additional clean energy actions. Designated Clean Energy Communities will be featured on NYSERDA's website.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

NYSERDA offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been advancing energy solutions and working to protect the environment since 1975.